The Red Balloon (Released by Janus Films, in association with the Criterion Collection)

The Red Balloon (Released by Janus Films, in association with the Criterion Collection)
by Albert Lamorisse

The Red Balloon (Released by Janus Films, in association with the Criterion Collection)
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DVD Cover Information

Actor: Red Balloon
Director: Albert Lamorisse
Brand: IMAGE ENT.
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: French (Original Language); English (Subtitled)
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 34 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-04-29
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: Janus Films
Product features:
  • Newly restored and available for the first time on DVD, Albert Lamorisse's exquisite The Red Balloon remains one of the most beloved children's films of all time. In this deceptively simple, nearly wordless tale, a young boy discovers a stray balloon, which seems to have a mind of its own, on the streets of Paris. The two become inseparable, yet the world's harsh realities finally inte

Movie Reviews of The Red Balloon (Released by Janus Films, in association with the Criterion Collection)

Movie Review: 42 Years Ago
Summary: 5 Stars

I saw this movie for the first time over 42 years ago, in 1967. I cried then. When I saw it again, yesterday, I cried again. It makes you happy; it makes you sad, and then it makes you happy again. An absolutely beautiful movie. It allows us to look into the mirror and ask, "Are YOU the kid with the balloon, or are YOU one of the OTHER kids?" For 34 minutes, you're on an emotional roller coaster. Hang on. It's worth the ride. The DVD was perfect. Outstanding color. Looks like it was made yesterday. No scratches, and no problem with sound. Thanks, Amazon, for the trip back into yesteryear !!! There is some speaking in French (I think) with written English translation, but it doesn't detract from the movie. This movie doesn't need a single word to be said !!

Summary of The Red Balloon (Released by Janus Films, in association with the Criterion Collection)

Newly restored and available for the first time on DVD, Albert Lamorisse s exquisite The Red Balloon remains one of the most beloved children s films of all time. In this deceptively simple, nearly wordless tale, a young boy discovers a stray balloon, which seems to have a mind of its own, on the streets of Paris. The two become inseparable, yet the world s harsh realities finally interfere. With its glorious palette and allegorical purity, the Academy Award winning The Red Balloon has enchanted movie lovers, young and old, for generations.



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